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Saturday, March 29, 2014

Obama and pope Frnacis

Obama is struck and moved by Francis’ testimony. The President
taking the possibility of a collaboration with the Holy See seriosuly

ANDREA TORNIELLIROME

Barack Obama was
visibly moved by his meeting with Francis. Before bidding the Pope farewell,
the US President maintained his firm handshake with the Pope longer than
protocol dictates. Struck by Francis’ message and testimony, Obama evidently
wanted this meeting and is taking seriously the possibility of a common effort
by the US and the Holy See in the fight against poverty and human trafficking,
as well as in negotiating a solution to the conflict.

“During the cordial
meetings, views were exchanged on some current international themesand it was hoped that, in areas
of conflict, there would be respect for humanitarian andinternational law and a negotiated solution between the parties
involved,” the Vatican’s official statement reads.

But thorny issues
which have caused friction between the US Church and President Obama in the
light of Obama’s healthcare reform were ignored. Issues such as abortion,
contraception and conscientious objection.” In the context of bilateral
relations and cooperation between Church and State, there was a discussion on
questions of particular relevance for the Church in that country, such as the
exercise of the rights to religious freedom, life and conscientious objection,
as well as the issue of immigration reform,” the Vatican statement reads.

But Obama and the Pope
did not just talk about what unites them but also about matters the two
disagree on. The US President said he shared the Pope’s commitment to eradicate
poverty but this is no “holy alliance”.

In an interview with
Italian newspaperCorriere della Sera, published today, Obama said
the following about Francis. Obama said he was deeply grateful to His Holiness
for receiving him. Francis “has been an inspiration to people around the world,
including me,” the President said referring to the Pope’s efforts in the field
of social justice and his message of love and compassion, aimed especially at
the poor and vulnerable. President Obama commented on the fact that Francis
does not just proclaim the Gospel, he lives it and said everyone, including
himself have been struck by the Pope’s humility and his acts of mercy. Francis’
testimony and the simple fact that he goes out and seeks contact with the poor
and those living in difficult conditions reminds us all of the responsibility
we have as individuals to live righteous and virtuous lives, the President
said. He added that we are all aware of the pope’s great moral authority and
when the Pope speaks his words are of enormous significance. The President said
this was why he mentioned Francis in his speech on income inequality.

By continuously
putting pressure on us, the Pope warns us of the dangers of getting accustomed
to inequality. If we get used to these kinds of inequalities we begin to accept
them as the norm, the President added during the interview. And we must not
make this mistake.

“One of the qualities
that I admire most about the Holy Father is his courage in speaking out on some
of the great economic and social issues of our time,” Obama said, according to
The Washington Post. “It doesn’t mean we agree on every issue, but his voice is
one that I think the world needs to hear. He challenges us. He implores us to
remember the people, especially the poor, who are affected by the economic
decisions we make. He invites us to stop and reflect on the dignity of man.”
And as we have been able to witness first hand, his words count. He is able to
focus the planet’s attention on an urgent issue in one single phrase. The Pope
is able to get the people of the world to pause and reflect, the President
said.

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